Ottawa tables new law requiring importers to prove no forced labour used in goods (opens original article in a new tab)

Ottawa introduces new legislation requiring importers to prove goods are not produced with forced labour, shifting responsibility from customs officials to importers and aiming to align with international standards.

• Ottawa introduces new law requiring importers to prove goods are not made with forced labour.
• Bill C-35 shifts responsibility from customs officials to importers to verify labour standards.
• The legislation aims to align with international standards and address concerns about supply chain practices.